Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman
About the role
Put Your Mechanical & Welding Skills To Work Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Mechanic / Railroad Carman for our Wausau, Wisconsin operation. If you have experience in welding, fabrication, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel mechanics, trailer repair, manufacturing maintenance, or another hands-on mechanical trade, your skills may transfer well to this position. Previous railroad experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are interested in mechanically skilled candidates who know how to work safely, use tools, troubleshoot problems, and complete quality repairs. We encourage qualified candidates throughout the greater Wausau area to apply, including those commuting from Weston, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Merrill, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Antigo, and surrounding Central Wisconsin communities.
Responsibilities
- Inspect railcars for mechanical defects, structural damage, wear, and fatigue
- Identify repairs that can be completed within Road & Rail Services' authorized scope
- Complete approved mechanical repairs according to customer requirements and applicable AAR specifications
- Perform welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and component replacement as required
- Use hand and power tools including wrenches, ratchets, pry bars, grinders, and related repair equipment
- Operate company equipment such as tractors and all-terrain vehicles when authorized
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude or skilled-trade background
- Welding experience is highly recommended
- Experience using basic hand and power tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a repair team
- Strong attention to safety and repair quality
- Dependable attendance and willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environment
- Valid driver's license when required to operate company equipment
- Previous railroad experience is a plus (preferred but not required)
- Ability to regularly bend, squat, twist, walk, climb, and perform physical repair work throughout the shift
- Capability to open railcar end doors involving pulling force up to 90 lbs. and pushing force up to 68 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet
- Ability to work outdoors in changing Wisconsin weather, including heat, cold, snow, rain, dust, and noisy industrial conditions
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Annual steel-toe boot allowance
- Company-provided PPE
- Weekly safety bonus opportunities
- Veteran-friendly workplace
- Opportunities for advancement
- Promote-from-within culture
Pay
$25.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience